Most hated Oakland A's of all time

July 10, 2013 7:00 AM

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Bobby Crosby — The one-time AL Rookie of the Year devolved into an oft-injured, light-hitting liability. The fact that the organization dealt away fellow infielders Mark Ellis and Marco Scutaro, not Crosby, made it all the more infuriating. less

Bobby Crosby — The one-time AL Rookie of the Year devolved into an oft-injured, light-hitting liability. The fact that the organization dealt away fellow infielders Mark Ellis and Marco Scutaro, not Crosby, ... more

Dave Kingman — In 1986, Kingman sent a live rat to a female beat writer. She claimed that he also told her that women did not belong in the clubhouse. Kingman got off with just a warning and a fine from the A's. less

Dave Kingman — In 1986, Kingman sent a live rat to a female beat writer. She claimed that he also told her that women did not belong in the clubhouse. Kingman got off with just a warning and a fine from the ... more

Dave Kingman — In 1986, Kingman sent a live rat to a female beat... Photo-4897408.66010 - GreenwichTime

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Lew Wolff — The sign says it all: Many A's fans feel that the current team owner has no love for the city of Oakland or respect for its fans.

Lew Wolff — The sign says it all: Many A's fans feel that the current team owner has no love for the city of Oakland or respect for its fans.

Ruben Sierra — Sierra came to Oakland as part of the trade that sent Jose Canseco to the Rangers. He was hardly a slugger to replace him. While with the A's, Sierra never hit more than 23 home runs in a single season and batted over .270 just once. less

Ruben Sierra — Sierra came to Oakland as part of the trade that sent Jose Canseco to the Rangers. He was hardly a slugger to replace him. While with the A's, Sierra never hit more than 23 home runs in a ... more

Ruben Sierra — Sierra came to Oakland as part of the trade that... Photo-4897415.66010 - GreenwichTime

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T.J. Mathews — The Cardinals got Mark McGwire. The A's got T.J. Mathews. It's not hard to pick the winner and the loser in that trade.

T.J. Mathews — The Cardinals got Mark McGwire. The A's got T.J. Mathews. It's not hard to pick the winner and the loser in that trade.

Matt Holliday — Judging by the voracious boos that receive him at the Coliseum, Holliday may be the most hated current player. In one overpaid year, Holliday hit just 11 home runs and had a scant 54 RBI after driving in 109 the year before with the Rockies. less

Matt Holliday — Judging by the voracious boos that receive him at the Coliseum, Holliday may be the most hated current player. In one overpaid year, Holliday hit just 11 home runs and had a scant 54 RBI after ... more